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by Rebecca BollwittDisclosure: Sponsored Post — Sponsored by Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Please review the Policy & Disclosure section for further information.
This year we’ve been celebrating the 130th anniversary of Vancouver’s original tourist attraction and during the holidays, nothing quite compares to Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park. This illuminating winter festival runs from November 22, 2019 to January 26, 2020 with live music, scavenger hunts, sweet treats, luminescent forest pathways, and much more.
Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
Where: Capilano Suspension Bridge Park (3735 Capilano Road, North Vancouver)
When: November 22, 2019 to January 26, 2020 (closed Christmas Day) 11:00am to 9:00pm
Admission: Purchase online in advance or at the park. Canyon Lights tickets are valid all day with holiday activities beginning at 4:00pm.
Visit the world’s tallest living Christmas tree, enjoy hundreds of thousands of lights throughout the park including an illuminated Treetops Adventure, Cliffwalk, rainforest and canyon which will be transformed into a world of festive lights and visual enchantment.
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by Jen MurtaghDisclosure: Review — Jen received media tickets to this event. Views and opinions are her own. Please review the Policy & Disclosure section for further information.
Mark this holiday season with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and their magical evenings of music and your favourite Christmas movies.
Christmas Movies and Music with the VSO
On November 19th, the VSO launched the world premiere of the Polar Express in Concertwhich took guests through an unforgettable journey of composer Alan Silvestri’s Polar Express musical score, performed by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. Lucky attendees had the opportunity to watch this acclaimed Christmas movie on the big screen, while the entire musical score was played live.
The VSO orchestrate a fun-filled evening for all with visits from Santa, photo opportunities and a very special appearance from two-time Academy Award® and Golden Globe® Award nominee, Alan Silvestri who attended and spoke at the show. You may know Silvestri’s name from a variety of musical scores he has composed for movies including The Avengers, the Back to the Future trilogy and my all-time favourite, Forrest Gump.
My two children who are seven and ten were blown away by the performance of the VSO, giddily remarking the entire way through the movie how they couldn’t believe that all the music was live. It was an exciting moment to see them begin to develop an appreciation for the orchestra and all the different instruments contributing to the beautiful musical score.
The iconic Orpheum Theatre is a stunning backdrop for the immensely talented and world-class performance of the VSO. If you are yet to attend a VSO performance and are looking for the opportunity to expose your family to a night of culture and fun, then check out the VSO’s two performances of Home Alone, playing December 18th and 20th. Hurry, tickets are selling quickly!
Follow the VSO on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for more information about their performances and special holiday events this season. To view the full Vancouver Symphony Orchestra calendar, click here »
It’s the beloved story filled with spirit, music, joy, and a pinch of fairy dust! This season Bad Hats Theatre presents Peter Pan on Granville Island. With live folk and jazz music, this exuberant adaptation of J.M. Barrie’s classic tale reimagines Peter Pan for the new millennium.
Peter Pan on Granville Island
Carousel Theatre for Young People has licensed Peter Pan as their 2019/2020 Holiday Production. Under the masterful direction of Deb Williams, a new cast will take on our scrappy adaptation at the Waterfront Theatre.
When: November 23, 2019 to January 5, 2020 Where: The Waterfront Theatre (1412 Cartwright St, Granville Island) Tickets: Available by phone (604) 685-6217 or online now »
Pirates. Lost Boys. A ticking crocodile — this magical story soars to new heights – without the use of wires. The Toronto production swept the Dora TYA Awards in 2018.
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I have a pair of tickets to see this fantastical audience favourite on Friday, December 6, 2019 at 7:00pm. Here’s how you can enter to win:
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Peter Pan is recommended for ages 4 and older, including adults who never wanted to grow up. I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 12:00pm on Thursday, November 28, 2019. UPDATE: The winner is Kirsten!
TELUS presents the Vancouver Santa Claus Parade, the largest Christmas parade celebrated in Western Canada, on the first Sunday in December. Join in the free, family-friendly fun with live entertainment and activities, along with supporting the Greater Vancouver Food Bank and the CKNW Orphans’ Fund.
Vancouver Santa Claus Parade
When: Sunday, December 1, 2019 12:00pm Free! Watch from your favourite corner in Downtown Vancouver Parade Route: The parade will start at West Georgia and Broughton (at 12:00 pm), travel east along West Georgia, turn south on Howe and finish at Howe and Davie.
This year’s Vancouver Santa Claus Parade will once again feature marching bands, dance troupes, festive floats and community groups, which entertain over 300,000 spectators.
Breakfast with Santa at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Where: Pacific Ballroom, Fairmont Hotel Vancouver (900 West Georgia St) When: Sunday, December 1st, 2019 8:30am to 10:30am Pacific Ballroom $59 per adult, $29.50 per child. Reserve online or by calling (604) 647-0517
Bring the family, continue the tradition, and celebrate Christmas at the castle! Join the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver for a delicious breakfast buffet and exclusive meet and greet with Santa before the parade. Children will have an opportunity to sit with Santa and confide their Christmas wish list, as well as receiving a keepsake photo of their visit, before jolly St. Nick presides over the festive parade at noon. The buffet will include a chef-attended pancake and waffle station, a hot chocolate station, and a decorate-your-own gingerbread cookie station.
Christmas Square
Join in on the family fun pre-parade festivities at the Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza from 10:00am to 12:00pm. The Christmas Square includes a Food Bank drop off, face painting, Letters to Santa station, food trucks and more.
TELUS Photos with Santa
Free photos with Santa after the parade at TELUS Garden (510 W Georgia St, Vancouver) from 2:00pm to 4:00pm.
Vancouver Santa Claus Parade presented by TELUS on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram along with the tag #TELUSSantaClausParade.
Want to see more of Santa? Later that day he’ll fly over to Surrey for Big Rigs for Kids and the Surrey Santa Parade supporting the Surrey Food Bank and the Surrey Christmas Bureau.